Bedford PTA Supper Meeting Opens Season
Over 100 attended the Bedford Parent Teachers Association supper opening the fall season. The event at the Free Church of Christ dining room featured Mrs. Ward Webber Jr and Ibert D. MacDonald assisting. ninth grade girls from the Royal School aided in serving. Mrs. Burton L. Coburn presided. a report showed $140 raised for the Children’s Fair, with future plans for the fund. A rummage sale was hailed a success, and a future military whist planned for November. The attendance banner went to Miss Siu’s room. Miss A Murphy from Boston University spoke on reading, followed by a musical program. The next meeting is November 9 at 8:00 p.m. in the school auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Parent Teachers Association
Church of’ Christ
Free Church
Ard Webber, Jr
Ibert D. MacDonald
Royal School
Burton L. Coburn
Ren
G. Edward Iggins
Ways On A Means
Sih
A. Murphy
Boston University
Murphy
H. Smith
Eleanor Harley
Thief Robs Detective Sutton Home Then Gets Caught
In Knoxville Tennessee a thief robbed the house of detective Walter Sutton of several articles. Police said they caught him moments later as he was leaving with the loot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Tenn
U. P
Walter Sutton
DeMolay Conclave Awards Highest Honors in Lexington
At the 24th Massachusetts Conclave two DeMolay leaders received the Legion of Honor during a ceremony in Lexington. Ronald Robnett of Winchester, an MIT faculty member, and Marlboro’s John Seilar, a Dad advisor, were knighted by Willard P. Lombard as part of a grand degree team. Over 300 couples attended the grand ball at Cary Memorial hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Lexington
Massachusetts
DeMolay
Order of DeMolay
DeMolay Legion of Honor
Ronald Robnett
Winchester
Legion of Honor
Oregon
Robnett
Albany
John Seilar
Marlboro
Willard P. Lombard
Wakefield
Natick and Lexington Masons Hold State Convention
Curtis presented by Eugene Ames Jr master councillor at Natick chapter as state officers were elected and installed at Concord State Armory. Delegates exceed 500 for the three day meeting with 300 percent rise Saturday. About 50 Massachusetts chapters attended. Colin N. Ramsay chaired the convention committee. Zantine Greenwood to succeed Ames as councillor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis
Eugene Ames, Jr
Natick
Concord State Armory
Georgia Mae
Lexington Masonic Temple
Hancock Congregational Church
Roy Pearson
Massachusetts
Colin N. Ramsay
Lexington
Ames
Zantine Greenwood
Melrose
New Religious Director Joins Bedford Church
The First Unitarian Church in Bedford hires Richard Royce as Religious Director. Royce, a Universalist minister, brings five years of experience and studies at Boston University for a doctorate in education. He will be aided by Frank R. Joslin, superintendent of the Sunday school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
First Unitarian Church
Richard Royce
Boston University
Frank R. Joslin
George M. Champney
Nancy B. Dodge
G. Edward Wiggins
M. Bernard Webber
Charles R. Scrymgeour
Royce
Not Blind in Spirit in Gardner Blood Bank Donor
Miss Alice Harasomowicz, a leading Gardner blood bank donor, has given for lith pint despite being blind. Her donation highlights perseverance by local residents in community health efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gardner, Mass
U. P
Gardner
Alice Harasamowicz
Harasamowicz
Bedford Week Calendar Highlights
Bedford events list from October 19 to October 26 includes a Order of the Eastern Star meeting at Town hall, church activities at Church of Christ and First Parish Unitarian, Masses at St Michael's, a Woburn Association gathering in Wakefield, and community gatherings such as a dessert bridge party, Alpha Phi Halloween event, and civic club meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pau
Revere Chaiitet
Order of the Eastern Stars
Town Hall
Church of Christ
American Legion
Suday School
Woburn Association
Wakefield
First Parish Unitarian Church
St. Michael’s Church
Lewis G. Webber
Edward M. Pickman
Dudley Toad
Civic Club
Anniversaries List For Bedford Residents
Bedford residents mark anniversary milestones with multiple couples noted. James Stimson, Rich ard Dodge, Thomas Johnston, and James D Smith celebrate 25th 31st 21st and 10th anniversaries respectively. Notes include spouses, former names, and children. Buy U S Savings Bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
James Stimson
Crescent Avenue
Richard S. Dodge
South Road
John W. Dodge
Nancy B. Dodge
Thomas Johnston
Maple Street
Johnston
Ruth Elizabeth Powderly
Richard J. Powderly
Johnstons
Margaret
Thomas
Barbara
Betty
Bonnie
James D. Smith
Carlisle Road
Smith
Amy Huling
Middlesex turkey show awards announced at Armory event
The 1950 Middlesex turkey and poultry trade show at the State Armory showcased prizewinning birds from Pine Hill Turkey Farm Lexington Ed's Turkey Farm Methuen and Eastleigh Farms Framingham. Grand champions emerged in turkey chicken and egg classes with prizes awarded to multiple farms. Demonstrations and farm equipment displays complemented the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Middlesex
Shurscay
State Armory
Pine Hill
Gerard Farm
Framingham
Albert Jensen
Woburn
Eastleigh Farms
Caldwell
Howe
Turkey and Paul? Association
Erie
End Jury Duty in West Concord as two men discharged
West Concord men Joseph F Denaro of 118 Commonwealth Avenue and Edinson of 22 Central Street served on the jury for the criminal session but were discharged following the outcome of the conviction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Concord
Joseph F.denaro
Commonwealth Avenue
Ed‘inson
Central Street
West
Concord
Mouse wrecks car ends up in hospital in Dallas
A tiny stowaway mouse caused a crash for Charles A. Webster in Dallas Oregon. The vehicle plunged down a 180 foot embankment, placing Webster in the hospital with injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Ore
U.P
Charles A.webster
Les
G B Clark Dies After 80 Years in Concord
Concord notices the death of George Benjamin Clark 82 retired farmer of Lexington road after a short illness. Funeral conducted at his home with Rev. Robert H Barber of the Trinitarian Congregational church. Burial in Sleepy Hollow. Born West Moreland NH July 11 1868 he lived in Concord 80 years. Survived by wife Kate two sons Myron H Clark Farmington CT and Laurence E Clark Concord a daughter Anna Everett Clark Concord and six grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
George Benjamin Clark
Lexington Road
Robert H. Barber
Trinitarian Congregational Church
Sleepy Hollow
West Moreland
New Hampshire
Kate
Harrison) Clark
Myron H., Clark
Farmington
Connecticut
Laurence E. Clark
Everett C
Anna
Bedford Alliance Fair a Fine Show at Unitarian Church Grounds
The Women's Branch Alliance of the First Parish Unitarian church held its annual Bedford fair on church grounds with booths and attractions. A notable feature was a 1911 Oldsmobile driven by John Dodge offering rides around town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Women’s Branch
First Parish Unitarian Church
John Dodge
Richard S. Dodge
John B. Dodge
Louis H. Smith
Louise .M. Watson
Donald R. Sands
Eleanor Harley
Edward Freeman
Hannah Eiffer
George M. Champney
Edwin Howey
Edward Bossum
Horace S. Teague
G. Edward Wiggins
Charles T. Kimball
M. Bernard Webber, Jr
Winthrop Adams
John S. Balforu
Frank R. Joslin
Charles R. Scrymgeour
Charles R Scrymgeour
Dyment
Henry Martin
Kenneth P. Blake
Roger H. Stone
Doris Dyment
New Arrival Barbara Ellen Primmerman Born in Medford
Mr and Mrs T Robert Primmerman announce the birth of their third daughter Barbara Ellen Primmerman on October 4 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital Medford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
T. Robert Primmerman
Crescent Avenue
Barbara Ellen Primmerman
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Medford
Reception honors Catholic Archbishop at Marlboro charity dinner
Immaculate Conception parish hosts Most Rev. Richard J. Cushing at a Marlboro dinner and reception. Nurses Guild receives a contribution for its charity fund. Miss Helen Callahan of Marlboro presides. Archbishop speaks on nurse duties and philanthropy amid a guest list of area clergy and nurses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth A. McMahon
R. N
Massachusetts State Nurses Association
Catherine R. Dempsey
R.N
Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Nurses
John J. Phelan
Immaculate Conception Church
Archbishop Cushing
Augustine J. Dalton
St. Kevins Church
Dorchester
Helen Callahan
Francis Gallagher
Immaculate Conception’Church
Marlboro
Immaculate Conception
Riev
Richard J. Cushing
Country Club
Mary. Gaudette
Francis L. Gallagher
Nurses Guild
Guild of
Mons. Augustine C. Dalton
Archdiocesan Hospital Association
Birthday Party for Joseph L Rogers Jr
Bedford area crowds gathered at 398 South Road to celebrate the third birthday of Joseph L Rogers Jr. Relatives and friends shared balloons favors cake and refreshments. Guests included Barbara Genetti Lorraine Genetti Carol Ann Genetti Patty Genetti Arthur Genetti Roberta Genetti Freddie Genetti Betty Genetti Martha Genetti Freddie Joe Genetti Linda Genetti Cheryl Neville Judy Genetti Bobbie Raffelo June Razzaboni June Batkis Billy Brooks Sardie Spellenburg Jeanie Brooks Donnie Delovie Charlie Race Charles Deloviand Diana Rogers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Joseph E. Rogers
South ‘Roau
Joseph L
Barbara Genetti
Lorraine Genetti
Carol Ann Genetti
Patty Genetti
Arthur Genetti
Roberta Genetti
Freddie Genetti
Betty Genetti
Martha Genetti
Freddie Joe Genetti
Linda Genetti
Cheryl Neville
Judy Genetti
Bobbie Raffelo
June Razzaboni
June Batlkis
Billy Brooks
Sardie Spellenburg
Jeanie Brooks
Donnie Delovie
Charlie Race
Charles
Fourth Bedford Day of Stephen Observed at Home
Observance held at 315 Great Road with Mr. and Mrs. of Bedford on the day honoring Stephen. Details of participants not fully legible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Stephen
Great Road
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